Business Office & Admissions Director — Skilled Nursing

Pearl Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Job summary

The Pearl of Des Plaines, operated by Pearl Healthcare, seeks a Business Office Manager & Admissions Director to oversee both the business office and admissions processes in a small skilled nursing facility. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and financial documentation while partnering with facility leadership to ensure timely, compliant admissions.

Ideal candidates have prior business office or admissions experience in healthcare, with knowledge of payer sources, Medicaid/Medicare

Qualifications

• Previous Business Office and/or Admissions experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Private Pay, and insurance verification preferred.
• Experience with Medicaid applications, eligibility, redeterminations, and pending Medicaid preferred.
• Accounts receivable and collections experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility’s business office and admissions functions.
• Coordinate the admissions process from referral to resident admission, including communication with residents, families, hospitals, and referral sources.
• Review admission documentation and coordinate with leadership and clinical departments for timely admissions.
• Verify resident insurance coverage, payer sources, financial information, and required authorizations prior to admission.
• Meet with residents and responsible parties to complete admission agreements and financial paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

The Pearl of Des Plaines, operated by Pearl Healthcare, seeks a Business Office Manager & Admissions Director to oversee both the business office and admissions processes in a small skilled nursing facility. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, and financial documentation while partnering with facility leadership to ensure timely, compliant admissions.

Ideal candidates have prior business office or admissions experience in healthcare, with knowledge of payer sources, Medicaid/Medicare